Run Farther & Faster — The Podcast with Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper

Episode 258: Nine Seconds from Boston: Breaking Down the 2026 BQ Cutoff


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In this episode, ,we unpack the official acceptance announcements for the 2026 Boston Marathon—and the surprising cutoff time that left thousands of qualified runners out of the race…again.


Julie shares her own experience of being just nine seconds short of the cutoff, reflecting on the sting and plans moving forward.


We’ll dive into the numbers behind this year’s acceptance statistics, explore why the cutoff landed where it did, and offer practical takeaways for those planning their next BQ attempt.


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